Discovering the Army's Core Competencies
Abstract
This paper seeks to answer the question, "Has the Army correctly identified its core competencies to ensure the Army can adequately respond to the national military strategy?" FM 1, The Army (Prototype Draft), defines core competencies as "essential and enduring capabilities" that define our fundamental contributions to the national security. A better definition, based on the business origins of the term and vetted in the practical requirements of the military Services, is unique, hard to replicate, and enduring attributes (not products) of the Services whose continued existence provides the source of strength, strategic focus and direction to their institutions. Given this definition, two Army core competencies emerge. The first is institutional and the second operational. The Army has not correctly identified its core competencies to respond to the national military strategy. This paper proposed that the Army adopt and maintain the core competencies of developing adaptive, mentally agile leaders and closing with and destroying the enemy. The Army must continue to maintain these vital competencies if it is to adequately respond to the wide range of challenges and threats along the spectrum of conflict.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389751
Entities
People
- Frederick S. Rudesheim
Organizations
- United States Army War College